The Electric State Fails

Millie Bobby Brown and Netflix seemed like an unstoppable duo — until The Electric State dropped on March 14. Despite its star power and coming-of-age appeal, the film has struggled to gain traction, marking a rare stumble for the Russo brothers. Now grouped with two other Netflix misfires, The Electric State casts doubt on Brown’s winning streak with the platform, challenging the strength of their once-flawless partnership.

A Shaky Debut: Where Does The Electric State Stand?

According to What’s on Netflix, The Electric State had a promising start, landing at #1 on Netflix’s English movies chart in its first week and securing a spot in all 93 countries' weekly rankings. It garnered 25.20 million views and briefly became the ninth most popular title on IMDb’s MovieMETER. However, the film saw an 11% drop in viewership in its second week, now totaling 47.70 million views — placing it squarely between Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire and Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver, two other Netflix blockbusters that failed to impress.

Unless there’s a last-minute surge in interest, The Electric State is unlikely to crack Netflix’s all-time Top 10, solidifying its status as another high-budget gamble that didn’t quite pay off.

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What’s Next for Millie Bobby Brown?

Despite the lukewarm reception of The Electric State, Brown’s career remains anything but stagnant. She is set to return for the highly anticipated Stranger Things finale in 2025, bringing Netflix’s beloved sci-fi series to a climactic close.

Beyond Hawkins, Brown will take on the lead role in The Thing About Jellyfish, portraying a determined young girl unraveling the mystery behind her best friend’s drowning. Additionally, Enola Holmes 3 is gearing up for production, with a likely release in 2026.

Brown will also tap into a darker, more thrilling role in The Girls I’ve Been, where she plays a con artist navigating a dangerous hostage situation. Though a release date has yet to be confirmed, the film is expected to hit Netflix in 2025.

With a packed slate of high-profile projects ahead, Brown’s career remains electric—even if The Electric State couldn’t quite live up to its name.